An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Open Source Intelligence
Enhancing Criminal Investigation
Course Overview
Open Source Intelligence training course is targeting to build the understanding on how to use data available by artificial intelligence techniques, methods, and tools. This is to acquire information from publicly available online sources to support data analysis.
Data can be used in different ways in criminal investigation such as predicting crimes, detecting terrorism activities & links parties, running background checks, and acquiring investigation about suspects and criminal activities.
This GLOMACS training course will show how to conduct investigations, gather personal data published on open accounts or blogs, use search engines to detect information about hashtags & public opinion, track suspects online using public databases and locate information buried in the web.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- The Evolution of Open Source Intelligence
- Introduction to Online Threats and Countermeasures
- The Dark Web & Open Source Intelligence
- Search Engine Techniques
- Social Media Intelligence
- People Search Engines and Public Records
- Open Source Intelligence & privacy
Training Objectives
At the end of this GLOMACS training course, you will learn to:
- Conceal digital identity and become anonymous online
- Conduct advanced social media investigations
- Use search engines to return investigation results
- Search historical deleted versions of websites
- Investigate about suspects online using smart applications, social media accounts & websites and people
- Understand the dilemma of Open Source Intelligence & privacy (GDPR)
Who should Attend?
- Police officers working in the field of criminal investigation and information analysis
- Public Prosecution members and judges
- Information Security Officers
- Lawyers
- University faculty members
- Security officials in institutions and companies
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Defining the Open Source Intelligence
- Open Source Information Categories
- Open Source Intelligence Types
- Parties Interested in Open Source Intelligence Information
- Information Gathering Types
- Benefits of Open Source Intelligence
- Challenges of Open Source Intelligence
DAY 2: Online Threats and Countermeasures
- Online Threats
- Security Software
- Privacy Settings
- Online Tracking Techniques
- Digital Fingerprinting
- Secure Online Communication
DAY 3: Open Source Intelligence & Privacy Dilemma
- Open source intelligence dilemmas
- Data Collection
- Personal data: Processing, sharing, mining and storage
- Open source accountability
DAY 4: Search Engine Techniques
- Using Search Engines to Locate Information
- Automated Search Tools
- Internet of Things (IoT) Device Search Engines
- News Search
- Searching for Digital Files
- Document & Digital images Search
DAY 5: Social Media Intelligence
- Definition of Social Media Intelligence
- Investigating Social Media Sites
- Tracking Photos Downloaded from Facebook to Its Source Profile
- Twitter Advanced Search Operators
- LinkedIn Search
- Social Media Psychological Analysis
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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